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Anal Cancer What is Anal Cancer? Anal cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the anus. The anus is the opening at the end of the rectum (the end part of the large intestine) through which body waste passes. Cancer in the outer part of the anus is more likely to occur in men. Cancer of the inner part of the rectum is more likely to occur in women. If the anus is often red, swollen, and sore, there is a greater chance of getting anal cancer. Anal cancer is more common in American women than men. It is often seen above age 60. In younger adults, it is more common in single homosexual men than in heterosexual men. This occurs because receptive anal intercourse significantly increases the risk of developing this cancer. Anal cancer is very uncommon. Win a copy of our featured book Mama's Green Living Tip: Community Supported Agriculture...how you as a consumer can help... Fan Mama and she will plant a tree on your behalf Mama Plants Trees MamasHealth.com has partnered with Graspr.com to provide our audience with highly instructional videos about nutrition, dieting, wellness, fitness, relationships and other health-related topics. Graspr is a community that offers high quality instructional content on a wide range of topics. Senior Health Tip: Having problems getting a good nights sleep? These remedies may help... Mama says: "If you've lost your job and your health insurance and you're taking certain prescridbed Pfizer medications, help may be on it's way!..." Relationship advice: Tips on how to have a better relationship with your co-workers... Children's Health: Encourage the "cleaning-up" habit while your kids are young... Men and Health: Talking with your partner about premature ejaculation... Mama's Remedy: Sturge-Weber Syndrome...symptoms, causes, types, treatment, and complications... I pledge to define my idea of what is needed for me to be successful. Mama's Fitness Tips: Hit the tennis courts twice a week and say good-bye to that treadmill... Personal Story: I want a friend!... Mortgage protection ...what you should know! Quote of the day: "Women have the capacity to lead us to a more peaceful world with compassion, affection, and kindness." by His Holiness the DALAI LAMA